Latin American progressive leaders are increasingly being backed into a corner on organized crime by pressure from the Trump administration and their own voters, who point to the results from El Salvador's war on gangs.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela.

The Trump administration has designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist group, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The United States’ most advanced aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days.